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August 21, 1976 was the 234th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 21, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 21, 1976, who was born and died on August 21, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1976?
- August 21, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1976?
- August 21, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1976?
What day of the week was August 21, 1976?
August 21, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 234th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1976 can also be written as 8/21/1976 in the US and as 21/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1976:
- Battle east sussex: mary langdon becomes 1st british firewoman
- Al bumbry hits the 17th inside-the-park home run in baltimore orioles' history.
- Operation paul bunyan at panmunjeom, korea.
August 21, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 21, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 1976 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 21, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:09 am and setting at 05:37 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.
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Who was born on August 21, 1976?
Famous people born on August 21, 1976:
![Mustafa Shakir]()
Mustafa ShakirMustafa Shakir is an actor known for his roles in TV series and films.
- Jeff Cunningham
Jamaican-american soccer player.
- Alex Brooks
American ice hockey player and scout.
- Robert Miles
Australian rugby league player.
- Ramón Vázquez
Puerto rican-american baseball player and coach.
- Nikos Vertis
Dutch-greek singer.
- Dover (Delaware)
- Slavi Žekov
- Emre Elivar
- Liezel Huber
- Gillian O'Sullivan
- Nathan Twaddle
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 8 months old,
or 572 months and 5 days old,
or 2487 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17415 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 1976.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1976?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1976.
August 21, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1976:
- James Olds
- Jose Cojuangco
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
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August 21, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1976:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1976:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
August 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
August 21, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1976 was Who'd She Coo? by Ohio Players, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 21, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- War - Summer
August 21, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
J.D.'s Revenge
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Arthur Marks
Starring: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup
Run After Me Until I Catch You
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Robert Pouret
Starring: Annie Girardot, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Geneviève Fontanel, Christine Laurent
Gator
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed
Country: United States of America
Balika Badhu
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tarun Majumdar
Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal
August 21, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 1976 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
August 21, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Deep
By: Peter Benchley
A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.
Lyndon Johnson And The American Dream
By: Doris Kearns
The classic Lyndon Johnson life by Doris Kearns Goodwin, who presided over the Great Society and the Vietnam War, is a landmark in political biography.
Agent In Place
By: Helen MacInnes
Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.
The Final Days
By: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.
August 21, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heavyweight Champ
Outlaw
Indy 4
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Breakout
Who was the US President on August 21, 1976?
On August 21, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1976?
On August 21, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1976?
On August 21, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
What happened in 1976?
1976 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Musical Jubilee closes at St. James Theater NYC after 92 performances
- NBC replaces the peacock logo
- Candide closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 740 performances
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What was the calendar for August 1976?
August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
